Legal Administrator

Kirkland Associates; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nottingham is looking for a candidate interested in real estate to join their team. The role involves setting up extranets and assisting with documentation under senior supervision. Candidates with previous experience as legal administrators or paralegals are encouraged to apply, though training will be provided. This position offers a salary of GBP24-27k depending on experience, working Monday to Friday, with opportunities for progression and wider responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal administrator, assistant, or paralegal is advantageous.
• Experience within real estate/property law is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in office procedures and filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Setting up extranets datarooms for affordable housing disposals.
• Assisting with documentation preparation under senior supervision.
• Dealing with completion and post-completion transactions.

Skills

Administrative skills

Proactive approach

Strong IT skills

Job description

We have an exciting role working for a leading law firm based in Nottingham. This is a great opportunity for someone working in Real Estate who wants to move into a law firm. Training will be provided, and progression is available and encouraged.

Monday-Friday. GBP24-27k depending on experience.

The Role:

• Setting up extranets datarooms for affordable housing disposals
• Dealing with emails and phone calls from solicitors, clients, third parties and other team members
• Assisting with the preparation and issuing of documentation (contracts, transfers, deeds of covenant both etc paper and electronic/ DocuSign) under the supervision of a senior member of the team
• Dealing with completion of plots and phases for affordable housing disposals, including preparing completion statements, obtaining client signatures, and organising payments
• Completion and post‑completion of acquisition transactions, including priority searches, Land Registry applications and SDLT filing
• Making sure all team files are in good order
• In addition to the above, there will be opportunities to work on wider matters across the team dependent on the candidates experience and aspirations.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a legal administrator, legal assistant, paralegal, property executive or in similar roles is advantageous however not essential, as training will be provided
• Previous experience within real estate/ property law is advantageous however not essential
• Experience of setting up and maintaining administrative and filing procedures
• A solid foundation of office experience and a proactive approach to your work
• Strong IT skills